Treat depression after stroke with caution, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 28, 2020
Treating depression can aid in stroke recovery, but the jury’s still out on the effects of antidepressants in these patients.
Promising antidepressant fails in late-stage trial
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
Fast-tracked antidepressant Sage-217 failed to outperform a placebo in a stage 3 trial, according to its developer.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 24, 2019
Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle function in seniors … Immune response to influenza is culprit in poor flu outcomes … ‘Whole concept of senior living will change’ if Alzheimer’s drug...
Antidepressant use soars among seniors while depression numbers remain stable
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Mirroring a U.S. trend, antidepressant use is soaring among older Britons. But depression diagnoses remain stable.
Common antidepressant excels at reducing anxiety, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 22, 2019
Sertraline reduces anxiety symptoms weeks before any improvement in depressive symptoms, a large, new placebo-controlled study has found.
Antidepressants can lower mortality risk for people with diabetes and depression
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2019
Antidepressants may reduce deaths – by more than a third – among people diagnosed with diabetes and depression, a study has found.
Review highlights risks of antidepressant use for MDD in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
The risks associated with some antidepressants may outweigh their benefits for older adults with major depressive disorder.
Fraudsters admit they bought nursing home drugs as part of $60 million scheme, feds announce
By
Tim Mullaney
May 16, 2014
A husband and wife have pleaded guilty to masterminding a sprawling drug diversion scheme that involved reselling nursing home medications, according to federal and state authorities.
Depressed, lonely seniors are more likely to get C. diff, researchers find
By
McKnight's Staff
May 09, 2013
People who are depressed or lonely are at increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection, according to recently published research.
Donut hole dangers
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 05, 2012
It’s well established that nursing home residents frequently struggle with conditions such as heart failure and depression. It’s also true that critics of nursing home care are quick to blame...